The Arts Section: Artist Tony Fitzpatrick Unveils Final Museum Exhibit

A Wheaton College art history professor has been named to a prestigious government advisory board. Dr. Matt Milliner is now a member of the U.S. Senate Curatorial Advisory Board.  The panel, which includes 12 other historians, curators and experts from some of the country's most respected institutions, is responsible for advising the Senate Commission on Art. Milliner tells WDCB News Reporter Gary Zidek the advisory panel’s job is to help the five Senators on that Commission.


Wheaton College Prof Named to Senate Advisory Board

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Jim Toth about his documentary, HISTORY HAPPENS HERE: THE TIVOLI THEATRE.

The Arts Section: Documentary Looks Back Tivoli Theatre's 95-Year History

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits the recently opened Mudroom Records in downtown Glen Ellyn.

The Arts Section: Vinyl Resurgence Continues

The first day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s new session was notable for what justices decided not to do. The court decided against hearing appeals from five states where lower courts struck down same-sex marriage bans. WDCB News reporter Brian O'Keefe spoke with Chicago Kent College of Law Dean, Harold Krent. He says the high court’s 
decision won’t end debate on same sex marriage.

Supreme Court Begins A News Session

Internationally acclaimed jazz pianist  Patricia Barber hosts WDCB’s  three-part series  “MusicHeads,” recorded in the acoustically pristine PianoForte Studios in downtown Chicago. In the first show, airing  January 14, 2105, Barber explores the question “What is Swing? “ MusicHeads will air three consecutive Wednesday nights at 9pm on January 14th, 21st, and 28th as part of WDCB’s weekly Chicago Jazz Spotlight series.  The three shows are made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, with generous support from PianoForte Chicago. Photo Credit - Jammi York 



MusicHeads With Patricia Barber: What Is Swing

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WDCB's Gary Zidek talks with Northern Illinois Food Bank president and CEO Julie Yurko.

WDCB Weekly: Northern Illinois Food Bank Preparing to Meet Region's Demands

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WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Huffington Post TV critic Maureen Ryan about Mad Men's final season, end and place in television history.

The Arts Section: TV Critic Mo Ryan On Mad Men End, Legacy

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB"s Gary Zidek to discuss Congo Square Theatre's "Twisted Melodies".  Kelly and Jonathan also talk about the great work of the Chicago Saints non-profit.

The Arts Section: Congo Square Theatre Explores Donny Hathaway's Life, Music

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SCARCE's Kay McKeen joins WDCB's; Gary Zidek to share some spring cleaning clips.

WDCB Weekly: SCARCE Spring Cleaning

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WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Citizen Advocacy Center executive director Jack Bentley

WDCB Weekly: Citizen Advocacy Center Launches Tour

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WDCB's Gary Zidek caught up with trumpeter Marquis Hill to talk abut growing up in Chicago, winning the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and his new album, THE WAY WE PLAY.

The Arts Section: Trumpeter Marquis Hill Describes THE WAY WE PLAY

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Victor Parra about his life-long passion for Afro-Cuban music and retiring the Mambo Express.

The Arts Section: Mambo Express Pulls In After 30-Plus Years

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The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Second City's GASLIGHT DISTRICT.

The Arts Section: Review of Second City's GASLIGHT DISTRICT

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews the new film HOTEL MUMBAI

The Arts Section: Review of HOTEL MUMBAI

WDCB's Gary Zidek chats with Earth Wind & Fire percussionist and vocalist Ralph Johnson.

The Arts Section: Earth Wind & Fire Still Going Strong

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to composer & vocalist Patrice Michaels about her musical tribute to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

The Arts Section: Chicago Vocalist Celebrates RBG's Legacy In Song

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based puppet artist Tom Lee.

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